About Daan

Hi all!

I am Daan, a dutch psychologist and animal lover. I volunteered for a while at the dog asylum Dieren Opvang Amsterdam and took care of dogs of elderly and disabled people for a special program of "De Dierenbescherming -The Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals". There i also had some workshops and training in animal behaviour and dogtraining.

I love all furry animals and especially the big dogs. I can handle them because i am tall, strong and confident, and most dogs are quickly at ease around me. In the asylum we also work with more difficult dogs therefore I know how important it is to be loving, patient, strict and follow any provided instructions.

If I walk or sit your dog I would like to cuddle and play with them and take them outside. I love being outdoors and going into nature and with a dog it’s even more fun!!

I live next to the Amstel River so there are a lot of green areas around and i’m very close to the Frankendael park.

I live with a roommate, who also happens to be crazy about dogs. If your dog stays in our home overnight he/she can move around the hallway, kitchen, balcony and the living/bedroom and sleep on some big soft blankets on the couch or the floor, or in her own dog basket. To enter my home your dog has to be able to get (carried) up 10 steps on the stairs.

My services include walking your dog, visiting or sitting in my or your home, feed your dog, play with him/her and give medication if needed (pills/liquids). I will also keep you updated with photos and videos so that you know that your dog is in good hands with me!

Daan's services

At the sitters's home

Dog Boarding

Overnight stay at the sitter's home

7 EUR for each additional pet

30 EUR

/night

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.

7 EUR for each additional pet

20 EUR

/day

At your home

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk

5 EUR for each additional pet

15 EUR

/walk

Home Visits

Book a sitter to visit your home to feed and play with your pets

20 EUR for two visits a day

10 EUR

/day

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet

35 EUR

/night

Daan also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if cancelled before noon 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterwards

Doggy day care and dog walks always have flexible cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled before noon one day before the booking, 50% refund afterwards. No refund is possible after the booking has started.

reviews

Communication

Conscientious

Profile accuracy

Treatment of animals

Value

Home Visits

Nataliya, 2020-01-21

Daan was very helpful and attentive to any details I had in mind about the specific character features of my dog... Walther was at ease with Daan 1 min after they've met! I was almost jealous. Daan knows his way around dogs and I think they both liked each other. The communication with Daan is always pleasant and easy and I have already booked his help after this. So can only highly recommend.

Dog Boarding

Jet, 2019-08-25

Daan took care of my dog for a night. The communication was good and the moment I brought my dog, he was at ease immediately. Daan also listened carefully to any advice I gave him in regards to my dog and he updated me with pictures and text during the stay.

He also lives close by the metro and train station, making it easy for people with no car like me. I will definitely reach out to Daan again if I ever need a sitter again :-)

Playful And Dependable

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if cancelled before noon 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterwards

Doggy day care and dog walks always have flexible cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled before noon one day before the booking, 50% refund afterwards. No refund is possible after the booking has started.